A review by meher
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

emotional hopeful reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

Klara and the Sun was a beautiful read from start to finish. My first Ishiguro novel, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, but I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. It’s a slow paced book, but one which takes you on a wonderful journey. 

Klara’s innocent optimism, her love for Josie, and her her dedication to do everything I’m her power to help her and her family was what made this book what it is. Sure, one can argue that this book looks at Al, at technology, and how far we can go with it, but at its heart, Klara and the Sun is a book about the power of a beautiful friendship and of the love one has for another. 

It is a book that one has to savour, and I would recommend that you don’t read it all in one sitting, even though that is totally possible. I will definitely be revising it again!